Ericka Cartagena
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Burnett Plastic Surgery
Westfield, NJ
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
West Orange, NJ
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies and maintained inventory logs.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
Springfield, NJ
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Perform Venipunctures, Injections, Blood Alcohol Test, Drug Screens, EKG's, Audiometry, Pulmonary Function Test, Titmus test, I-Pro, Retina View test, Sudoscan test, Ankle-Brachial index test.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Distribute DME equipment to patient after physicians order.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ
11.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University Medical Professional
Union, NJ
05.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Dr. Rekha Sharma MD
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2016 - 04.2018
Education
Certificate -
Health Care Training Institute
Union, NJ05.2016
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Venipuncture expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Inventory and supply management
- Wound care and irrigation
- Diagnostic procedures
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- Licensed Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 10/2017- Current
- Certification #R8P7S2L9
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Burnett Plastic Surgery
05.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
02.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
02.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University Medical Professional
05.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Dr. Rekha Sharma MD
08.2016 - 04.2018
Certificate -
Health Care Training Institute